Southbourne Grove is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 3RB is located in the West Southbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 3QU, BH6 5AQ, BH6 5AB, BH6 3ST, BH6 3QX, BH6 3RA, BH6 3QT, BH6 3SU, BH6 3RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH6 3RB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH6 3RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57% | 56.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 22.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 43.7% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 39.2% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BH6 3RB this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 22.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 35.1% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.5% | 89.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 78.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 78.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 13.2% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbourne Grove was 160.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.9% higher than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southbourne Grove has the 6th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 157th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Restormel Lodge, 46 - 48 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2025-03-28 | £197,139 |
| Flat 6 St. Michaels Court, 54 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-21 | £219,043 |
| Flat 3 Grove Court, 44B Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-24 | £194,894 |
| 9 Restormel Lodge, 46 - 48 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-06-30 | £186,841 |
| Flat 8 St. Michaels Court, 54 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-09-30 | £190,833 |
BH6 3RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH6 3RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BH6 3RB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Coffee House | 52a Southbourne Grove | 3 yd | |
| Dickys | 54-56 Southbourne Grove | 3 yd | |
| ISESI UK | 50a Southbourne Grove | 5 yd | |
| Baffi | 61 Southbourne Grove | 45 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 38a-40 Southbourne Grove | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 45 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 203 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 348 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 568 yd | |
| Spyglass and Kettle | 25-27 Stourwood Avenue | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Oryza Oriental Cuisine & Takeaway | 79 Southbourne Grove | 90 yd | |
| All India Takeaway | 77 Southbourne Grove | 90 yd | |
| Harmony | 109 Southbourne Grove | 152 yd | |
| Southbourne Fried Chicken | 188 Seabourne Road | 268 yd | |
| Fanelli's Pizza | 184 Seabourne Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 3 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 103 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 268 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 471 yd | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.7% |
| Median download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.